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How to get fromAthens to Los Angelesby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Athens to Los Angeles by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Athens, Ohio OU Baker Center to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH)bus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CMH - LAX
    8h 28m
    $326–1,253

  2. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Athens to Brook Parkbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CLE - LAX
    12h 30m
    $181–432

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens - Ohio University to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 5h
    $348–711

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Athens to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 6h
    $738–1,621

  5. Drive 2,302.4 mi

    1. Drive from Athens to Los Angelescar car 2,302.4 mi
    36h 52m
    $421–607

  6. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the bus from Athens, Ohio OU Baker Center to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH)bus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane CMH - BUR
    10h 42m
    $285–1,050

  7. Bus to Covington, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Athens to University of Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CVG - LAX
    11h 14m
    $233–770

  8. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Athens, Ohio OU Baker Center to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH)bus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CMH - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    11h 41m
    $371–1,030

  9. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the bus from Athens, Ohio OU Baker Center to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH)bus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane CMH - SNA
    13h 9m
    $300–1,161

Athens to Los Angeles by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$348Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,090.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between Athens, OH, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Athens - Ohio University to Los Angeles Union Station via Columbus and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 5h.

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